Rione Monti
Museums & Galleries
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Although it’s the most ancient neighbourhood in Rome, in the past few years it has regained its youth. Here you’ll find the best alternative boutiques and vintage shops, as well as many good restaurants, bars and takeaway joints. Lose yourself in the alleys during the day or come here at night for a drink with the locals.
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Parco degli Acquedotti
Museums & Galleries
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This is a free site but you have it all to learn its history thanks to the several panels. It is in a popular area and you will meet people practicing sport or dog sitting. It is particularly romantic for a last minute pic-nick at sunset.
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Local Experience
Crime tour of Rome
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Duration
3 h
Languages
English
San Luigi dei Francesi
Museums & Galleries
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San Luigi dei Francesi is famous for its three paintings by Caravaggio dedicated to Saint Matthew, as well as for its frescoes by Domenichino. This big church (it has three naves and five chapels) is the national church of Rome’s French community, hence the name “Saint Louis of the French”.
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Galleria Borghese
Things To Do
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Galleria Borghese is home to a rich collection of paintings and sculptures. You’ll find some of the finest works of western art here including Caravaggio‘s ‘David with the Head of Goliath’, Canova’s ‘Paolina Borghese’ and a series by Gian Lorenzo Bernini to name just a few.
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Things To Do
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An absolutely beautiful basilica. Unlike most of the attractions in Rome this is not so packed with tourists. You can admire great mosaics and some tombs with skeletons and skulls on. The ceiling is just breathtaking.
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Bioparco di Roma
Museums & Galleries
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Bioparco is, as its name suggest, a bio park and not simply a zoo with cages. It’s made up of several areas that allow the animals to reproduce in their natural habitats. It also has a separate building just for reptiles.
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Local Experience
Crime tour of Rome
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EUR
Duration
3 h
Languages
English
MAXXI
Things To Do
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This is one of architect Zaha Hadid’s best works. Huge spaces, curving walls and intersecting levels give it a rich spatial and functional configuration where visitors can pass through different and unexpected routes. MAXXI Architettura was the first national museum of architecture to be established in Italy.
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Quartiere Coppedè
Things To Do
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It’s an amazing hotchpotch of Liberty (Italian art nouveau) and art deco buildings by the Italian architect Gino Coppedè. Come here and admire the floral, mythological and medieval details – it will be the pearl of your trip!
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Wunderkammern
Museums & Galleries
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This relatively new gallery specialises in contemporary art forms; street, public and relational art in particular. It hosts exhibitions by both established and emerging artists. Ever since it was founded in 1998, Wunderkammern has contributed to developing public and street art throughout the city.
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Musei Vaticani & the Sistine Chapel
Things To Do
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The museum hosts an immense collection of classical sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces. There’s even an entire room dedicated to Raphael. The Sistine Chapel is home to the world famous fresco by Michelangelo.
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Auditorium Parco della Musica
Museums & Galleries
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The three buildings that make up Auditorium Parco della Musica ("Auditorium Music Park") were designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. He labelled the auditorium a “culture factory”. Check out the programme for upcoming concerts. You can also have lunch or dinner at the ‘Red’ restaurant within.
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Il Museo Del Louvre
Museums & Galleries
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This little shop is dedicated entirely photography. If you are an art/photography lover, you should go and have a look. It is in Jewish Ghetto, in a narrow street. Sometimes they make some photography exhibitions. A true gem! Believe me, you will be impressed.
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Chiostro del Bramante
Museums & Galleries
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Chiostro del Bramante is an example of High Renaissance architecture in Rome. It was originally a monastery complex which also included the adjacent Santa Maria della Pace church – the home of Raphael's famous Sibyls fresco. Walking through the cloister is a real experience!
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Villa Medici - Accademia di Francia a Roma
Museums & Galleries
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One of the most beautiful Renaissance villas of Rome.
The Villa Medici was built in 1544 and is contiguous with the Borghese gardens, on the Pincian Hill next to Trinità dei Monti. It houses the French Academy in Rome since 1803.
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Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Museums & Galleries
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Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a huge neoclassical building with a big and inviting staircase on via Nazionale. The exhibitions change frequently and cover everything from photography and art to history, film and literature. Check the programme to see what’s on!
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